33.8650’ N, 78.5067’ W

Sunset Beach, NC

85°
H 87°
L 72°
SSW
9mph
Low tide
11:29 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sunset Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sunset Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 08m at 11:29 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659897
Common Questions About Tides

Sunset Beach, NC Tides - Apr 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:096.35:336.511:26-0.311:58-0.36:026:34Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:026.46:236.812:15-0.56:006:34New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:526.37:116.912:51-0.41:03-0.55:596:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:406.17:586.81:42-0.31:50-0.35:586:36New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:285.88:466.52:32-0.12:36-0.15:566:37Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:205.39:406.13:210.23:230.35:556:37Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:195.010:405.74:120.64:120.65:546:38Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:204.711:415.45:041.05:041.05:526:39Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:194.66:011.46:021.25:516:40First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:395.21:134.67:061.67:091.45:506:40First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:335.02:054.78:111.68:171.45:496:41First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:244.92:554.99:031.59:131.35:476:42First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:134.93:435.19:451.310:001.15:466:43Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:594.94:295.310:241.110:421.05:456:43Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:435.05:125.511:010.911:240.85:436:44Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:255.15:525.711:380.85:426:45Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:035.16:285.912:050.712:150.85:416:46Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:395.17:036.012:460.712:520.85:406:46Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:135.07:386.01:270.61:290.85:396:47Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:484.98:165.92:080.72:070.85:376:48Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:274.79:015.82:510.82:470.95:366:49Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:144.69:565.73:350.93:321.05:356:49Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:154.510:595.74:241.04:231.05:346:50Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:234.65:171.05:211.15:336:51Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:015.712:274.96:160.96:301.15:326:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:595.81:265.27:210.87:460.95:306:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:555.82:255.68:230.58:550.75:296:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:525.94:226.010:190.210:540.46:287:54Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:485.95:186.311:10-0.111:490.26:277:55Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:445.96:116.611:58-0.26:267:55Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659897)

Common Questions About Sunset Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Sunset Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Sunset Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sunset Beach, NC?

Tide data for Sunset Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659897. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659897.

What is the moon phase in Sunset Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sunset Beach, NC is Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Sunset Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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